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  • New Indigenous Strategic Plan establishes UBC’s role in upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples

    UBC marks a significant milestone in its commitment to truth and reconciliation with the launch of a new Indigenous Strategic Plan. Moreover, it is the first university in North America to commit to taking a human rights-based approach to its Indigenous strategic framework. Read More

  • Musqueam Welcome by sʔəyəɬəq (Larry Grant)

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  • Musqueam flag raised at UBC

    The flag of the Musqueam Indian Band was permanently raised on the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus today, thus formally signifying the university’s recognition of the Musqueam. Read More

Welcome to the UBC Vancouver Indigenous Portal

Your pathway to learning about UBC’s commitment to Indigenous engagement at its Vancouver campus and an information resource for Indigenous students, faculty and the wider community.

UBC Vancouver is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) – People of the River Grass.

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Featured Stories

Featured Stories

Stories about key Indigenous initiatives at UBC
Indigenous Units

Indigenous Units

Descriptions of UBC units with an Indigenous focus
Student Resources

Student Resources

Resources and opportunities for current Aboriginal students
Indigenous Strategic Plan

Indigenous Strategic Plan

Updates on UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan developments

Featured Stories

First Nations House of Learning welcomes installation of Chancellor Point at historic ceremony

At a historic ceremony this week, President Santa Ono officially installed the Honourable Steven Point (xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl) as UBC’s 19th Chancellor. For the first time, the installation ceremony, like other events held during this time of COVID-19 precautions, was a virtual affair. Watch: UBC Chancellor’s Installation Ceremony 2020 In another first, the President […]

First Nations House of Learning Statement on Louis Riel Day

Today, November 16, 2020, is the 135th anniversary of the execution of famed Métis leader, Louis Riel. Thus, it is a day for sombre contemplation of the person, but more so the struggle he led to have Métis land rights, culture and autonomy formally recognized during Canada’s era of westward expansion. Notably, on two occasions, […]

New Indigenous Strategic Plan establishes UBC’s role in upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples

UBC marks a significant milestone in its commitment to truth and reconciliation with the launch of a new Indigenous Strategic Plan. Moreover, it is the first university in North America to commit to taking a human rights-based approach to its Indigenous strategic framework.
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